What percentage of Pakistan’s workforce is employed in agriculture?
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
Which sector contributes the most to Pakistan’s GDP?
a) Services
b) Industry
c) Agriculture
d) Tourism
Which crop is considered the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture?
a) Cotton
b) Wheat
c) Rice
d) Sugarcane
What is the main challenge facing Pakistan’s agriculture sector?
a) Lack of labor
b) Unavailability of modern machinery
c) Water scarcity
d) Lack of research and development
What is the contribution of agriculture to Pakistan’s exports?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 60%
Which of the following is the main agricultural product of Pakistan?
a) Cotton
b) Fruits
c) Livestock
d) Rice
What role does agriculture play in poverty reduction in Pakistan?
a) It has no significant role
b) It helps reduce poverty through rural employment
c) It only affects urban areas
d) It increases poverty by reducing farm productivity
Which of the following factors limits agricultural growth in Pakistan?
a) Overproduction of crops
b) Poor irrigation and water management systems
c) High demand for organic farming
d) Lack of sufficient land for cultivation
Which of the following sectors benefits the most from agricultural growth in Pakistan?
a) Manufacturing
b) Education
c) Services
d) Transport and communication
What is the key agricultural input that significantly contributes to agricultural productivity in Pakistan?
a) Organic fertilizers
b) Mechanized farming equipment
c) Chemical fertilizers
d) Greenhouses
What is the role of livestock in Pakistan’s agricultural economy?
a) Livestock is unimportant in Pakistan’s agriculture
b) Livestock contributes to the economy through milk and meat production
c) Livestock is only important for export
d) Livestock only provides labor for agriculture
How does agriculture impact food security in Pakistan?
a) Agriculture has no impact on food security
b) It helps meet the domestic food demand and provides employment
c) It only affects export markets
d) It reduces food production in urban areas
Which of the following crops is Pakistan’s second-largest export product?
a) Rice
b) Cotton
c) Wheat
d) Sugarcane
What was the major agricultural reform introduced by Pakistan in the 1970s?
a) The Green Revolution
b) Nationalization of agriculture
c) Land reforms to distribute land to farmers
d) Importation of high-yielding seeds
Which region of Pakistan is most known for its agricultural productivity?
a) Balochistan
b) Punjab
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Gilgit-Baltistan
How does agriculture contribute to Pakistan’s foreign exchange earnings?
a) Through imports of food and agriculture-related goods
b) By exporting agricultural products such as cotton, rice, and fruits
c) By attracting foreign investment in agriculture
d) Through the sale of agricultural machinery
Which of the following policies supports agricultural development in Pakistan?
a) Agricultural export taxes
b) Subsidies on fertilizers and seeds
c) Increased tariffs on agricultural imports
d) Focus on large-scale industrial farming only
What is a key problem faced by small-scale farmers in Pakistan?
a) Access to modern machinery
b) High-income taxes
c) Limited access to credit and technology
d) Lack of fertile land
What is the impact of climate change on Pakistan’s agriculture?
a) Increased productivity
b) Greater access to water resources
c) Negative effects, such as droughts and floods
d) No effect on agricultural productivity
What is the role of agricultural research in Pakistan?
a) It has no impact on agriculture
b) It improves agricultural productivity and introduces new farming techniques
c) It focuses only on improving livestock farming
d) It is primarily aimed at increasing urban farming productivity
Which of the following is an essential component of the agricultural sector in Pakistan?
a) Large-scale industrial farming only
b) Irrigation systems and water management
c) Purely organic farming practices
d) Importing food from other countries
What is the primary challenge facing the rice farming sector in Pakistan?
a) Lack of market demand
b) Limited water resources for irrigation
c) High labor costs
d) Reduced export opportunities
Which of the following is a major agricultural export of Pakistan?
a) Soybeans
b) Cotton
c) Wheat
d) Corn
Which crop is grown most widely in Pakistan’s Sindh province?
a) Cotton
b) Rice
c) Wheat
d) Sugarcane
What effect does agricultural growth have on rural economies in Pakistan?
a) It leads to increased urban migration
b) It helps reduce poverty and improves living standards
c) It has no effect on rural areas
d) It only benefits large landowners
Which of the following is a key agricultural policy for promoting food security in Pakistan?
a) Limiting domestic production of food crops
b) Providing subsidies for fertilizer and irrigation equipment
c) Exporting all major food crops to other countries
d) Focusing solely on industrial farming
Which of the following is the most significant contributor to the agricultural output in Pakistan?
a) Livestock farming
b) Fruit and vegetable cultivation
c) Crop production
d) Fisheries
What effect does the agriculture sector have on Pakistan’s industrial growth?
a) It has no impact on industrial growth
b) It reduces industrial growth by focusing on rural development
c) It provides raw materials for industrial sectors such as textiles
d) It competes with industrial sectors for resources
Which of the following is a major challenge for the agricultural export sector in Pakistan?
a) Lack of demand for agricultural products abroad
b) Strict trade barriers and tariffs
c) Inefficient transportation and storage systems
d) High quality of agricultural products
How does the government support agriculture in Pakistan?
a) By providing subsidies for seeds, fertilizers, and water usage
b) By reducing the availability of credit for farmers
c) By restricting the amount of agricultural land available
d) By discouraging modern farming techniques
Which of the following is a crucial crop for Pakistan’s food security?
a) Cocoa
b) Wheat
c) Tea
d) Coffee
Which government agency is responsible for the development of agriculture in Pakistan?
a) Ministry of Health
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of National Food Security and Research
d) Ministry of Finance
